How to Pay Fines and who is Responsible

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How to Pay Fines and Who’s Responsible

During your time in a club, you may have to deal with fines. These can come from BUCS, LUSL, external competitions, or the Union. Here’s a breakdown of the main types of fines and who is responsible for paying them.

1. BUCS Related Fines

Walkover – Forfeited Matches

Voluntary walkover: When the team, club, or Union could have taken reasonable steps to avoid the forfeit
Involuntary walkover: When the forfeit was caused by something outside the team’s reasonable control (as judged by BUCS)

Sanctions (from BUCS to your team) for Conceding Walkovers:

League	One walkover	Two walkovers	Three or more walkovers
Premier Tier	-3 league points, lose 50% of BUCS points, automatic relegation if bottom of table	Additional -3 points, lose all BUCS points, automatic relegation, not eligible for knockouts	Further -3 points per walkover, £250 fine plus £100 per extra walkover
Tier 1	-3 league points, lose 50% of BUCS points	Additional -3 points, lose all BUCS points, ineligible for knockouts or withdrawn	Additional -3 points per walkover, £100 fine plus £50 per extra walkover, not eligible for promotion
Tier 2 and below	-3 league points, lose 50% of BUCS points	Additional -3 points, lose all BUCS points	Additional -3 points per walkover, £50 fine plus £50 per extra walkover, ineligible for promotion and knockouts, automatic withdrawal from knockout competition

Cup Competition Fines:

Competition	Fine
National Championship and National Vase	£750 fine and loss of all BUCS points for the competition
National Trophy	£500 fine and loss of all BUCS points for the competition
National Shield, Conference Cup, Conference Trophy, Conference Shield	£250 fine and loss of all BUCS points for the competition

Team Sheet Fines

At the end of the season, BUCS review all team sheets
If a team has completed less than 60% of their league team sheets, they will get a £100 fine per team
Teams are responsible for paying this fine
If unpaid by the end of September the following academic year, the team will be removed from the league

No Show (Individual Events)

Many events allow withdrawals without a fine if done before the deadline stated in the event information
Late withdrawals or no-shows usually result in a fine
Withdrawal requests must follow the event’s procedures
No fine will be issued for medical withdrawals if:
- The participant cannot be replaced, and
- A valid medical or doctor’s note is provided

2. Yellow/Red Card Fines

Individuals who get yellow or red cards in fixtures must pay their own fines
Once a fine is issued:
- The club committee and the individual will be emailed
- The Sports Development Coordinator will add a payment option to the club’s Union page
- Payment can be made online or at the Union Reception
If fines are not paid:
- Training will be cancelled
- Walkovers will be recorded until the fine is paid

3. Minibus Fines (Parking or Traffic Offences)

For full guidance, see Section 9 of the Union Minibus Drivers Handbook
If a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) is issued:
- The driver will be emailed and will be responsible for paying the full amount directly.
- A £25 admin fee will also be added as a payment option on the club’s Union page
- Payment can be made online or at the Union Reception
If unpaid, the club will lose access to hiring a Union minibus until the fine is cleared

If you have questions about a fine or how to pay it, contact the Student Activities team or speak to the Sports Development Coordinator in the Union office.